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August 31, 1956 was the 244th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 31, 1956 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 31, 1956, who was born and died on August 31, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Attack, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. The Black Tulip) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1956?
- August 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1956?
- August 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1956?
What day of the week was August 31, 1956?
August 31, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 244th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1956 can also be written as 8/31/1956 in the US and as 31/8/1956 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 1956 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 05:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.
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Who was born on August 31, 1956?
Famous people born on August 31, 1956:
- Jonathan Rubinstein
Jonathan Rubinstein is an American businessman who played a key role in the development of the iPod and the original iPhone at Apple.
- Kent Nilsson
Swedish ice hockey player.
- Tsai Ing-wen
Politician.
- Mária Balážová
Slovak painter and illustrator.
- Masashi Tashiro
Japanese singer, actor, and director.
- Maria Balazova
Slovak painter.
- Marco Gasperetti
- Linda Zerilli
- Ron Carter
- Massimo Casanova
- Steven Sewell
- Julius Sullan Tonel
- Giancarlo Ceccarelli
- Shirō Saitō
- Masashi Tashiro (田代 まさし)
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 7 months old,
or 811 months and 19 days old,
or 3529 weeks
or 24703 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 1956.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1956?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1956.
August 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1956:
- Sisowath Monipong
- Edmond Dame
- Mike Gibbons
- Percy MacKaye
- Yves Nat
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1956:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1956:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
August 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Through The Rye
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
August 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Attack
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Jack Palance, Lee Marvin, Eddie Albert, Robert Strauss
Country: United States of America
Back from Eternity
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Farrow
Starring: Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk
Bus Stop
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Country: United States of America
The Vagabond King
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Oreste Kirkop, Rita Moreno, Cedric Hardwicke
War and Peace
Release year: 1956
Directed by: King Vidor
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Black Tulip
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Orchard
Man Against Crime
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Hey, Jeannie!
Release year: 1956
Written by: Charles Isaacs
Starring: Jeannie Carson, Allen Jenkins, Jane Dulo
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mandarins
By: Simone de Beauvoir
"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.
A Single Pebble
By: John Hersey
An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.
A Thing Of Beauty
By: A.J. Cronin
A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.
Who was the US President on August 31, 1956?
On August 31, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1956?
On August 31, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1956?
On August 31, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
What happened in 1956?
1956 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
- KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
- KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for August 1956?
August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
